NPD Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Product Development Manager has arisen with one of our key clients, a rapidly growing food business with a strong focus on innovation and new product development.

The Role

This role will see the suitable candidate undertake overall responsibility for new product and existing product development within the business particularly focusing on Ambient Foods.

Responsibilities

Research and analyse current market trends and new technologies to create new product concepts that can give the company a unique offering to the market.

Improve existing products and processes while also suggesting new ones

Develop products that can be scaled up and repeated with a clear focus on safety and consistency

Check and approve new product specifications

Select raw materials and ingredients from suppliers

Coordinate launches of new products and run new product trials

Work cross functionally with other areas of the business with a clear focus on efficiencies

Packaging innovation

Food safety focus

The Individual

Strong experience working within the food industry across NPD particularly Ambient Foods.

Understanding of alternative food channels also highly beneficial

A clear recognition of the consumer market.

High standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules

High attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead teams

Interest in science and how it can be applied to food creation

Organised and able to manage own workload and timescales

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to solve problems with a keen eye for detail

Good numerical skills

Unfortunately due to the anticipated high numbers of applications we will not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received feedback within 14 days, your application may have been unsuccessful.